Shattered Lies

What inspired me to write this poem was how people think it is harmless to others and themselves when they lie. People think lying isn't bad. The truth is, it really is. The moral of this is, do not lie! You will hurt the people who care about you.

You think it's harmless, Won't do a thing, A simple hell it will bring, They find you charmless, I wonder why? One little fib, May be a shattered lie, Strike down their faith, Their undying trust, Now left in the rain to rot and rust, You were there for them, Their most beautiful gem, Now a huge regret, Something everyone wants to forget, Your new obsession, Leaving their heart to fail, From a large depression, As their screams and wails, Riddle the black night, You're betrayal too bright, You can take their love, But not their pride, Their hatred for you, Never to subside, You've left them in the dark, A tainted light, Setting them on a new path, A new journey to embark.

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